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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 9/12, 7:05 CT

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Many of us followed the Brewers' 7-4 loss to the Pirates this afternoon, and I can imagine many of the Cubs did as well, preparing for tonight's game. Thus, they know that by winning tonight, they can move back into a first place tie.

Let's hope that knowledge galvanizes the entire roster into playoff-caliber play this evening at Houston.

With last night's extra-inning loss, the Cubs fell to 2-8 in extra-inning games. There is only one other team this year with as few as two extra-inning wins... the Boston Red Sox. And even so, the Cubs still have the best record in the NL since the low point on June 2, 51-30.

The I-don't-know-what-to-say story of the day: if you're a major league ballplayer, better not be thinking about getting pregnant. Huh? you're saying. Well, MLB is considering banning fertility drugs. I kid you not. The mind boggles.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Rich Hill
 R. Hill
Cubs		 vs. Tom Gorzelanny
 M. Albers
Astros
8-8 W-L 4-7
4.02 ERA 5.88
161 SO 56
56 BB 43
26 HR 16
vs. Hou -- vs. Cubs
Rich Hill hasn't faced anyone on the current Astros roster more than six times; he has two no-decisions this year vs. Houston. He threw very well a month ago in the Juice Box, allowing only three hits and a run in seven innings in a game the Cubs lost 2-1 in ... what else... extra innings.

The Cubs may have caught a break by not having to face LHP Troy Patton tonight; instead, RHP Matt Albers will go. He got pounded by the Brewers a week ago. In 3.1 career relief innings vs. the Cubs, Albers has allowed five hits and three runs.

Today's game is on WGN; if you don't have WGN or EI, try today's Mediacenter link.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

MLB.com Gameday for the Cardinals/Reds game (6:10 CT start)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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um i don't know how to make this more clearly
but WIN TODAY HILL!!!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 12, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs...please start winning...
If you don't I may turn into a NASCAR fan!!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 12, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

bar none..
the worst thing i've seen all day.  
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic.

by seanlovescubs on Sep 12, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

what is even worse is....
there are women all over the country who are doing this very thing.  Disgusting.

by coral on Sep 12, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks. I needed a good laugh.
;)
There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Sep 12, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's a NICE car
You can't quiet THE RIOT

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 12, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jesus, santo
I usually like your visual abilities, but this might be a bridge too far.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've heard about racing three wide...
...but this is ridiculous!!!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

THAT'S MY WIFE!!!!!!!!!!
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 12, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously
that's my wife.

No seriously...I like to think that last night was our season low point (and it felt like it at times, at least after the fourth) and that the Cubs, as Zambrano did when he sucked earlier in the season, will start fresh tonoght.  A new season if you will, here is to wins and wins and more wins!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 12, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Dude, seriously?
Buy your wife a T-shirt.
There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Sep 12, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

EXCUSE ME???
i suppose your wife is a beauty queen???  I happen to think she looks damn good in that bikini!  Got it at the swap meet.
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 12, 2007 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

ROTFLMAO!
I think you may need some glasses buddy. I hear America's Best has a two for one special. Seriously though, thanks again for the laughs. It's a little slow at work so this is a great way to make 5 p.m. seem to come a little more quickly.
There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Sep 12, 2007 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Len Kasper
Lets all hope he continually yelled "outta here......" tonight and get the W

GO CUBS

Hey.....Cubs win!!!

by Hammer on Sep 12, 2007 4:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I found my new haircut...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 12, 2007 4:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks now
I have to clean-up my desk.  I just ralphed all over the place.

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 12, 2007 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ouch...wet scream!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 12, 2007 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

51-40 not 51-30
Since June 2nd, when they lost and fell to 22-31, the Cubs have gone 51-40. Not sure how that stacks up in the NL.

by ms9av on Sep 12, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

It still leads.
It was a typo.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Sep 12, 2007 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Rockies
are 50-39 since June 2nd, which is a slightly better winning %.  In fact, the D'Backs, Padres and Rockies are all around 10 games over .500 since June 2nd, give or take a game or two.

by jazzman56 on Sep 12, 2007 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Regarding the fertility drugs
This was covered on the Sports Reporters on Sunday.

The drug Clomid is taken by men who take steroids. It stimulates testosterone production.

It is used to prevent men who take steroids from growing C-cups, said Selena Roberts of the New York Times said on the panel.

This is a valid move that should have been done a long time ago.

In related news, Rick Ankiel is now 1 for 18 with outfield play that would get you cut from a Rookie League team since the story broke about his innocent, harmless use of HGH.

I'm so glad he's just about out of the spotlight.

by lancaster99 on Sep 12, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

In other words,...
Clomid is what an athlete on steroids use to avoid sounding like a chipmunk.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 12, 2007 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right
And I for one am glad baseball got around to noticing.

There is absolutely no reason for a man to take Clomid, unless he is on steroids.

by lancaster99 on Sep 12, 2007 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I second your opinion...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 12, 2007 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

ouch...
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 12, 2007 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I won't be watching the entire game
But will try to pay attention when I can after services tonight.

To the many of you I know are on this board,

L'Shana Tovah!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 12, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

L Shana Tova!
and may the Cubs bring us happiness in the New Year.  Though I too am an "MOT" I will watch the game and even make a post or two.  ;-)

Go Cubs.  Make us all proud with crooked numbers early and often!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 12, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

they're signing go cubs go!
go cubs go!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 12, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Malaise
I've gone from wailing and gnashing my teeth over every pitch two weeks ago to really being ambivalent about this team.

If they start showing how good they can be, there will be, again, commensurate concern from me. Until then, I'll continue to expect the wild mood swings in performance.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 12, 2007 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Indeed, the Pirates win was sweet...
...now all the Cubs have to do is follow suit.

Go Cubs!!!

Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 12, 2007 4:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Time to start a new tradition!
The local bar, Smokin' Devaneys (and regular Devaneys, but I go to Smokin', better fans there) here in Orlando, FL is a Chicago bar.  I'm bringing in a Cubbie mix CD I made which has...
  1. You're my Cubs
  2. Land of Wrigley
  3. Men in Blue
  4. Hey Hey Holy Mackerel
  5. Go Cubs Go
Hopefully this will bring some good luck to the Cubbies!  I know it will bring a smile to some of the older die hards there (I'm only 22)

Go Cubs!!

by GoCubbies34 on Sep 12, 2007 4:50 PM CDT reply actions  

We've seen Bad Rich Hill
the past couple of starts.  I think it's about time to see Good Rich Hill.  Let's go Cubs!

by jjmarie30 on Sep 12, 2007 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I've got a newfound belief we can do this
after that devastating loss last night, due to a recent gander at the Brewers' schedule which includes:

Cincy (3)
@ Hous (3)
@ ATL (4)
STL (3)
SD (4)

to end the season, they'll be lucky to go 8-9

by rustydevil on Sep 12, 2007 5:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Brewers going according to form
They actually did one better going 3-3 on the road, thus the Cubs need to go better on the road, and win 2 or 3 in Houston.

When you look at it the Brewers have 11 out of their remaining 17 games against contenders. As the law of averages go contenders playing contenders more often than not split...so the Brewers will probably win 2 of 4 with SD and 2 of 3 with the Cardinals. In Atlanta I say they lose 3 of 4. This is 6 of 11.  They play Cincinnati so I hold they will win 2 of 3 and even if they win 2 of 3 with in Houston. total 9 of 17...total 83 wins.

Cubs will have to win 11 of 18 to win it. They thus need the 2 wins in Houston and 2 in Stl, and then they will have to win 7 of 14 down the stretch to reach 84. I think they win 8 of the 14 or win by two.  

Milw-09-23-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Sep 12, 2007 5:36 PM CDT reply actions  

first rule of statistics:
there is no law of averages.

but there is "luck" and its about damn time the Cubs get some of that, and the schedule certainly appears to be on our side as we finish the season.

by rustydevil on Sep 12, 2007 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

That also assumes
Atl isn't going to tank, especially after the Chipper ump comments, the Cards don't implode (the Cubs can cause this) and SD actually has something to play for come Sept 27th. SD is most scary in that they may have already clinched the WC and will rest a combo of Peavy, Young and Maddog.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 12, 2007 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

not if Phila closes
they could knock out the Cards but then force SD.
Milw-09-23-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Sep 12, 2007 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh true...
Whatever happens the next couple weeks, I just would like to see SD with something to play for come games 159, 160, 161 & 162.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 12, 2007 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd consider
the fact that Milwaukee is playing like us damned lucky.
Right now every pitch and every play must be the most important of your career. Act like it or sit down.

by tharr on Sep 12, 2007 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

The reason why the Cubs win the division
the strengh of the schedule.

The Brewers have been horrible on the road this year and have to go to BOTH ATL and San Diego..not an easy task..

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 12, 2007 5:39 PM CDT reply actions  

but the Cards control their destiny
they sweep both Cubs and Brewers, they take division..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 12, 2007 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

re BREWERS
they have Atl and Houston left onn the road....Cinci, Stl, SD at home
Milw-09-23-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Sep 12, 2007 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

weather
I don't suppose the tropical storm will impact the game.  Hopefully, those Texans have a few generators on hand should the power grid falter..........

by Cajuncub on Sep 12, 2007 5:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Fertility Drugs
Al, if you actually read the article you linked to, you'd understand why they're considering it.  

by kanderber on Sep 12, 2007 5:47 PM CDT reply actions  

The drugs
I'm a producer for a sports entertainment company and you'd be surprised how many people have been caught using that drug.  It's a good idea.  This fertility drug is taken along with another kind of steroid or painkiller.  I think it helps prevent the male's body tissue from forming femalish looking parts.

I could be totally off about that one drug btu if from what I was told at work is what this is, that's why.    

by ak123 on Sep 12, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah but....
If the guy were to get pregnant ???  That would make more money than Soriano!!!

by coral on Sep 12, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Line-up- Theriot
Theriot is batting 8th tonight according to Gameday.  I'm sure someone will copy the batting order here.  

Theriot could have used a day off IMO.  His BA is dropping off big time in the last few weeks and he's been playing everyday.  I wouldn't mind having Cedeno play one game this week if it means a refreshed Theriot tomorrow.

by ak123 on Sep 12, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions  

i dunno
he hit that ball on the screws last night that lee caught...looked pretty good to me...

by billywan on Sep 12, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes but...
He's been getting at most 1 hit it seems like every game.  His average was .290 I think like 3 months ago and now .275?  That's a drop-off that's unfortunate to have in September.

I'm a big Theriot fan, I just believe having a day off when you seem to be struggling can help.

by ak123 on Sep 12, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lineups
Cubs
Soriano LF
Jones CF
Lee 1B
Floyd RF
Ramirez 3B
DeRosa 2B
Kendall C
Theriot SS
Hill P

Astros
Pence CF
Biggio 2B
Berkman 1B
Lee LF
Loretta SS
Wigginton 3B
Scott RF
Quintero C
Albers P

by John Q Freejazz on Sep 12, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I shoulda
sorry I should have posted the lineups with my post.  Do you type it up or can you copy and paste from gameday?

by ak123 on Sep 12, 2007 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gameday strikzone...
what happened to it? Why is the strike box no longer there?

by StanfordCub on Sep 12, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions  

It causes MLB too much embarrassment...
...when any schmoe with an Internet connection can see in perfect detail just how badly the plate umps are calling balls and strikes this year.

by mistersite on Sep 12, 2007 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Blame Chipper Jones.
No, blame the umpires. They feel they are above criticism.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 12, 2007 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Time to get the winning started Cubs...
up in here...up in here! Represent...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 12, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Chris Farley and David Spade - The Younger Years
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Those shoes are bummin!
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 13, 2007 8:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

happy birthday?
when a player's scouting report includes the following: "well rested and looking to rebound" (referencing albers), the cubs better capitalize on the matchup.
"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Sep 12, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on my dearest Cubbies!!!
Let's get a win!!!!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 12, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Out of the first
...will be interesting to see how short a leash Pinella has with Hill and others now that we're down to 18 Games...doubt he'll be very patient with a deep bullpen now (altho not that dependable after the big 2 of Marmol, howry and Dempster none of whom likely to give much tonight).

Who would we close with?? scary thought don't think you can throw K. Wood out there.

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Floyd!!!
I think he got all of that one.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Yup!
You could see last night that Cliffy was ready to bust out.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

This is great!
Note to self, it only takes Cliff 5 1/2 months of the season to warm up.  That's not too shabby if he busts out from now on

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thatta boy Floyd!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Is anyone else...
unable to see WGN in Chicago? Or is it just me and the Comcast Curse? I'm staring at blackness where Cubs baseball should be.

by lapetino on Sep 12, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm watching WGN
in all of its color glory.

Let's start a riot!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh
and I live within 20 blocks of Wrigley.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go around Comcast and get DirecTV
Channel 307. A thing of beauty. :-) All across the country!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 12, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what
I have too.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Way to go Uncle Cliffy
Now would be a good time for him to heat up. Also, Lou must have read our game thread last night as Kendall executes a perfect hit and run...

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

wow!
what a great piece of hitting by kendall!
"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Sep 12, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

I love smart baseball
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs 2-0!
Smart smart smart smart!

Not dum, dum, dum, dum

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't understand why cub pitchers cant bunt
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano won't even help his pitcher out
by taking a pitch.... Kendall should be running on every pitch lol

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice 2 run lead.
Let's keep it going Cubs!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it me...
...or is Hill getting squeezed?

by mistersite on Sep 12, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Hill! Throw some strikes buddy!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

That inning
brought my stomach aches back. Rich has got to settle down.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

high stress 1/2 inning...
Let's add on in the third!! :-)
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 12, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Rocky Cherry update
He's pitching right now against the Angels.  O's scored 5 in the bottom half of the inning only to have Escobar give up a single and a walk.  Cherry comes in, he walks Figgins, gets Orlando Cabrera to line out, gives up a single to Vlad, two runs score: 10-5.  2 outs, Anderson up to bat.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

poop
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice 1-2-3
Kind of dead here tonight.

Maybe too many people had their hearts broken last night.  I'm in that camp, but so far this game is patching it up nicely.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Nah
The Cubs are winning. That usually cuts down on the overall post count. Hopefully that trend will continue. Nice triple by Uncle Cliffy!!

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah so if Cliff doesn't score
We can expect a barrage of complaints about the Cubs moving runners.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rosh Hashanah
as an MOT (member of tribe), I can tell you about this as it is not sundown yet in LA.  :-)

I hope my fellow MOTs east of here are praying for the Cubs to do well.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 12, 2007 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

3-bagger for cliff!
"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Sep 12, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow, floyd with a triple!!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

What did Bob say after Floyd's hit?
I wasn't listening, and missed the reference. I just caught something about "married guys", but I wasn't sure what he was referring to.

I fully realize I might be dumb.

by MattStratton on Sep 12, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Didn't hear it
Maybe he was talking about fertility drugs?

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on TheRiot
We cant waste a led off triple
I can't believe I'm batting 9th again -Ted Lily

by NIUcubbie on Sep 12, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Your wish is his command
Bob's right, Rich Hill was not going to get Floyd home, might as well have walked Theriot.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Roit
is back!!!!!!!!!!!

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 12, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

ha
I can not believe they pitched to the Riot!

Now let's see Cliffy get the cycle.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

way to go Riot
Len is right, why did they pitch to the number 8 hitter? Sometimes you get things to go your way....

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

all right!
that's nice to see when we're in the field.

by Mr Snrub on Sep 12, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

*gulp*
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

What happend to DLee
I can't believe I'm batting 9th again -Ted Lily

by NIUcubbie on Sep 12, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

how the nervous nellies doing?
just want to know
Milw-09-23-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Sep 12, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

anyone else having problems with MLB.com?
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Who's in pen?
Who do we go to tonight after using Marmol, Howry & Dempster...Eyre or Ohman?? Wuertz?? Wood?? Get butterflies with all of them!!

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Cards season over yet?
Just finished losing again.  4 out of first.
Cubs fan since forever Live Cubs Chat with no refresh required

by roscoevillage on Sep 12, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Can anyone watching the actual game...
...tell me if the ump is really giving Rich Hill a postage-stamp-sized strike zone, or if that's just GameDay?  I thought I saw strike three twice in that Biggio AB.

by mistersite on Sep 12, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

well, if there's any squeezing going on...
...it seems to be consistent.  Just saw what looked like a perfect strike during the Theriot at-bat called a ball outside.

p.s. pitchers getting 'squeezed' in Minute Maid Park - imagine that...  ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think tonight
was the 37th Biggio give away night.  Actually it is Friday night and it is a red hat with "Biggio" and the #7 on it.  They are milking that guy for everything this year.  

When are they going to have the official Biggio Wedgie Underwear Night?  That guy is just like Eckstein.  The kind of guy you would have given a wedgie to in grade school.  Talented yes, but annoying.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 12, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

and quite the Cub-killer in the past!
It would seem that Biggio has passed on that mantle to Hunter Pence.  Argghhh.....

Eh, I guess it wouldn't be baseball though, if there weren't guys you love to hate when they're on other teams, but you'd love them to be on yours.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alf
looking like crap the past couple games.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

soriano can look...
...completely lost at times.
"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Sep 12, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Part of the Soriano Offseason Reclamation Project
would be to go talk with Joe Torre and see if he has any advice for getting through to Soriano.  I love Fonzie's enthusiasm and his talent is tremendous, but there will come a day when his talent starts to slip.  And I don't know how much of a 'ballplayer' he is on the inside.  This offseason would be a great time to find out.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rich Hill
has really helped himself at the plate lately.

by qccub on Sep 12, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Have I mentioned that Soriano sucks?
cuz he does.  Heartily.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I love it when we give up a home run
to a guy who has 2 on the season.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Richie the Hill
has had really good stuff tonight. But he's starting to sweat now. Let's hope his stuff can get him through the 7th.

by montanacubby on Sep 12, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Stay focused, guys!!
...not the ballplayers, the broadcasters!!

They're off on a tangent about climate control in Minnesota while Hou is batting bottom of 7th after leadoff HR...every out is crucial at this point trying to get a W w/o burning through the bullpen...

These discussions can be diverting and fun but they're annoying when we're so focused on the game...keep your priorities, guys!! (again, meaning Len & Bob, not Lou & Crew).

Great job by Hill tonight hope Woody and whoever can hold it.

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

what the effin heck?
Where is everyone tonight. I'm looking at the comment string and there are only something like 133 comments so far. What happened to the game threads? We're heading into the eighth.

by montanacubby on Sep 12, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

The Cubs are winning.
 A lot of people use the blogs to do nothing but vent and spew stupidity.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Its Rosh Hashana.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, let's see...
  • ABC has some sort of NASCAR semi-reality show on,  
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfuss is on "Biography",
  • South Park is on the Comedy Channel
  • UFC Unleashed is on Spike
oh, and "Uncle Buck" is on HBO Family
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Masterful Richie.
Awesome. Clutch outing this evening.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Hill has had a nice outing
would've been great if he hadn't given up the homer but he has come thru thus far tonight

by Basman on Sep 12, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

they're waiting for something bad to happen
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Richie...great tonight
I'm applauding. OK, one on, no outs in the 8th....can we pile on? Who's up for a dogpile?

by montanacubby on Sep 12, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm still thinking
cycle out of Cliffy tonight. (fingers crossed)

by montanacubby on Sep 12, 2007 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Boy, I wish we had an offense
How nice that would be.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Hill's coming
back out. Wow!! He's been good tonight.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope he's done.
Howry time.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sue, where is the love?
Miss the old signature.  Don't you love this team anymore?  ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Absolutely love
this team. I'm just very proud of Shawn. She is such a great young woman. If she stays healthy she will dominate in the Olympics next year.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

need 6 outs...
...where's the guy Dusty put in G7 vs. Fla useless reliever when need him?

Wuertz or Wood or....?? Howry again? Damn wish we had one more dependable guy out there now...worried about last 2 innings.

It's Howry decent call he's got rubberish arm even tho went 2 last nite this still a little risky...I think Pinella feels using Wood just too much of a chance; if he were to fail it would be a huge blow to team in this situation.

Could tried Wuertz but he's shaky also...like the call.

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Great job by Hill
He gave us exactly what we needed today.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Howry won't walk guys
that's his biggest advantage over Wood/Wuertz and other late inning choices, clearly.

I think if Wood had full year or longer period to get comfortable, find some success, he'd be an option here...there may come a game we have to throw him in tight situation, but the downside is just too great right now to risk it.

Tomorrow is another day win now baby!!

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

how money
was Howry about a month and a half ago when he'd come into the game ... I'm thinking these last couple weeks he gets that form back - he was firing the ball last night.
You gotta practice on the ugly ones to get good with the good-lookin' ones

by rustydevil on Sep 12, 2007 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Biggio is a noted Cub killer
...in is career I hate to remind folks of that now!!

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

We need the gun.
I'm wondering how Howry's velocity is.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Just realized why Biggio looks different tonight
No body armor
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow.
What an INCREDIBLE break!
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Fonzie deked him
Somehow I don't think he did that on purpose though....Wow!!

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes Sori!!
great call by Kasper!! Sori's little bobble actually helped the Cubs here Hou runner tries to advance and Sori nails him...amazing turnaround play there.

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

F. U. Pence!!!!
Ha!
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
Thanks for being heads up Fonzie!

by montanacubby on Sep 12, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano is brilliant!!!
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano just pulled a Pee Wee Herman
"I meant to do that.  Heh heh."
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Please tell me Cubness is not seeping in here
pleeeeaaase
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

enough with the "cubness"
and all of the other crap. This is a different year. Ever since June, this year has felt wonderful. Let's change the paradigm.

by montanacubby on Sep 12, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd love to never have to think about Cubness
but there's too much history to ignore, partner.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Game saver!
Hopefully.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Sep 12, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Love Soriano's assist strategy he uses
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

damn tough play there Berkman
..is better vs. lefties batting righty, however, I think....now another Cub killer damn this is too much to take how can we take another 2 1/2 weeks of this!!

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

This is just starting to get fun.
Im ready for a playoff atmosphere.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exhale!!
...nice job got out of it Howry bring him back for 9th why the heck not?

I do not trust Dempster but maybe he'll retire them routinely....past the meat of the order, thank Gawd.

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

of course,
it wouldn't ever hurt to add a few runs to our tally right now - just so Dempster can't blow it

...oh, I forgot - he plays better with less cushion

You gotta practice on the ugly ones to get good with the good-lookin' ones

by rustydevil on Sep 12, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

My friends,
remember that half-inning.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Eyre playing scoreboard operator
Priceless
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 12, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

WTF MATE?
I wonder if Eyre is messing with Lee?  Offering him cheeseburgers and beer?

by Villeslgr on Sep 12, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

well played
that made me chuckle
You gotta practice on the ugly ones to get good with the good-lookin' ones

by rustydevil on Sep 12, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

mmm... whataburgers...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whataburgers....
Man    I already miss those.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

He needs to be benched a game or two.
Now.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok Dempster
Get lets get that first batter...

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

everyone's favorite time of the game
dempster in for the save with a 2 run lead!  here's hoping for a boring 9th inning, a lot like this board on rosh hoshanah with the cubs winning
big leaguers all look down on us because of all that goat curse fuss maybe we should end that silly curse today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY

by joeschmitt on Sep 12, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I gotta pop a beer
to chill the heck down. I'm so, so glad that after tomorrow we don't play in this place again this year.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Mitch Dempster!!!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

OH MY GOD
bad omen.  very bad
big leaguers all look down on us because of all that goat curse fuss maybe we should end that silly curse today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY

by joeschmitt on Sep 12, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

You've got to
be kidding me.  What a crock.

by JakeH on Sep 12, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Look on the bright side...
...at least it didn't roll through Lee's legs.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

OMG
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

triple.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 12, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

wow.
this is what it's like to be a cubs fan.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 12, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

True dat.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Sep 12, 2007 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Buck
where you been all night?

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

watchin.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 12, 2007 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

But predictably
no comment until some adversity happens....

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, i don't come here to cheer.
i simply enjoy the ballgame when it's going well; i come here to vent.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 12, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks
And dont think we dont appreciate your "venting" all over our trying to enjoy the game together here.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 12, 2007 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

It gets really old.
From now on I'm going to start a diary for those who feel the need to vent and piss and moan about every little thing.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

crock
-noun Slang.
a lie; exaggeration; nonsense: The entire story is just a crock.

by JakeH on Sep 12, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

What can you say.
Wow.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Losers my ass!!!
You quitter you. ;)
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lamb's stats vs Dempster before this bat
0-6, with 4 Ks.   So you knew this was going to happen...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

2 to go
Demp's gonna punch out 2 here.  You GOTTA BELIEVE BOYS!!!  YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!!!

by BigJimSlade on Sep 12, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

conservative, conservative
I probably would have gone home on that, we're awfully lucky there (at least)
You gotta practice on the ugly ones to get good with the good-lookin' ones

by rustydevil on Sep 12, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay thats one.
Lets go Demps
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Please get this
inning over with.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm going to have nightmares tonite
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Your Signature
Hey, that comment about Cub fans being 90% scar tissue...is an ugly truth.  Please remove it immediately.  LOL

I want my signature to elude to...Eternal Optimist.  ;-)

by LuvsCubs on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

walk him.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 12, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Find a way to lose another one
Dumpster
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Sep 12, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Dempster!
Takes a "Dumpster" all over all the doubters!

by californiachicagoan on Sep 12, 2007 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I Can Barely Contain Myself....
...it's top of the ninth, the Cubbies are in the lead, against "some team in Texas"...please, let this be over so we can shout:  Cubs Win!, Cubs Win!

Toodles.

by LuvsCubs on Sep 12, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

speechless
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Sep 12, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Demp
you can get this done.  You gotta do it here big guy.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 12, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

he's trying to
walk in the run
You gotta practice on the ugly ones to get good with the good-lookin' ones

by rustydevil on Sep 12, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

DP to end it here?
Whaddya think guys?  I think it's gonna work out here - beat a slider into the dirt.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 12, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Hello God
It's me Margaret.  Can we please have a DP ball here?  Thanks

by Basman on Sep 12, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

margaret
can u contact god for me and tell him to help me on my biochem exam tomorow

by CZ38 on Sep 12, 2007 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

how bout a double play?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Candlesticks make a nice gift...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Rich is getting the win tonight
Gotta happen.  Breaks are coming here. Gotta believe.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

DP NOW
Pence on deck....
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

demp actually looks to have pretty good stuff.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

How bout that closer??
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Yea
how about him.... did it the hard way

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

EXACTLY!
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 12, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why isn't Marmol out there?
All season we have been saying be calm and lets see what Dempster can do.  Well we know what he can do, choke!

Get Marmol in there Lou!

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 12, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

great call
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 12, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brainiac you aren't.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes!
Sit down, Hunter.  Good night, Texas.
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs Win!
I told ya so!

by LuvsCubs on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!
huge. anti-cub!
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow - that took some real cajones...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Well...
...Nuke's nervous cuz his eyelids are jammed and his old man's here, we need a live....chicken is it?  to get the hex off Jose's glove and NOBODY knows what to get Millie & Jimmy for their engagement.  We're dealing with a lot of shit.

FLY THAT F***ING FLAG BOYS!!!  BELIEVE!!!!!!!!

by BigJimSlade on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

yeaahhhhh
that was f'ing awesome!!!  no way they turned that
big leaguers all look down on us because of all that goat curse fuss maybe we should end that silly curse today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY

by joeschmitt on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

FLY IT, CHICAGO!!!
FIRST PLACE CUBS!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great DP. by the Cubs!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

HOLY COW!!!
Thank you, Lord!!!
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

F*cking Amazing!
I can't believe they turned it!

by Itchy on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

No shit Sherlock.
You just called them losers a few posts up. Shame on you.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eh, you did
better spelling it than I would have.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Demp
must have family that sells defibulators... geez!

by blueapple on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

HOLY COW
That was crazy ....

ps Thank you God.

Love,
Margaret

by Basman on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey, it's New Years
L'Shana Tova, and thanks!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 12, 2007 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

L'Chaim baby!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 12, 2007 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank F#cking God for that
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 12, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry for the cursing
but that was a damn circus.  Perhaps more than 3 tomorrow, gents?

by BigJimSlade on Sep 12, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

This better energize this team
cause that felt so good!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 12, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

okay, breathe....
When I have a heart attack, I'm sending Dempster the bill.  He's responsible for about 80% of my high blood pressure.

by mistersite on Sep 12, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW
GASP GASP GASP GASP....
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 12, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I literally have to get
on the treadmill to slow my heart down after that one.
You gotta practice on the ugly ones to get good with the good-lookin' ones

by rustydevil on Sep 12, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

omfg!
told ya so! ;)
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Sep 12, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright!
Good win... Good night everyone. Go get em tomorrow Cubs!

by LT on Sep 12, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Ronnie...
...god bless him.  God bless a guy that cares so damn much about this team.  Fun to listen to him now - sounds like he's just a sloppy happy mess.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 12, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

no doubt
he said to Pat as they finished, "partner, let's go get some drinks." :)
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pat and Ron
By this time of year, I almost feel like Pat and Ron are family.

by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 12, 2007 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Riot
Theriot and Soriano should swap salaries. Theriot's a player--that's all there is to it.

by Fighting Amish on Sep 12, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Time to build on it
I love the win that still leaves you pissed off and ready to play right now.

by park on Sep 12, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy crap
That was insane
feels like laundry

by wally on Sep 12, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

3-6-1

I don't ever remember winning a game with a 3-6-1 in a critical situation...

Poor Lou is finally letting off steam for that single off the first base bag.  At least he held it together until we got the W.

YES!!!!

by Ghost of Fred Merkle on Sep 12, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

ABC Demp
A always, B be, C closing.

Always be closing. ALWAYS BE CLOSING

by BigJimSlade on Sep 12, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

As pumped as I've ever seen him
hard high-fives and a bear hug for Demps.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cannot be overstated
...the Cub curse (with ball hitting bag), Bartman, Don Young (for young inexperienced Pie overplaying ball hit to center), all the SOS woulda been dredged up had Hou come back and Cubs somehow managed to lose this one so freakishly.

By winning they can turn it all into a positive and a momentum-builder...Dempster pitched great except for the double hit hard to center...threw a lot of gutsy pitches great win for the team don't know how much of this I can take though!!

Media and fans would have really made things a lot worse with all the negativity, just by doing what writers and fans do...the ball hitting bag was just a total fluke and credit to Demp and the Cubs for overcoming it all to chalk up a big win.

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

All :) s
I have not felt that good after a game in a long time.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 12, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

sureal DP....to end the game....
wow we needed that!
Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Sep 12, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

how, when was Pinella pissed?
and at whom? no one did anything wrong really...seemed about to bear-hug Dempster after it was all done.

press conf. should be fun to listen to...fantastic defense to end the game.

We frickin needed this!!

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

not pissed
but completely amped. Yelling "YEAH" as he greeted the players coming off the field.

wow. I feel awesome.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 12, 2007 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Replay
I slow-moed the DP on Tivo and he had him by a full step.  Ah, it wasn't even close!
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Sep 12, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew
Well, I'm going to fire up an American Spirit and drink a beer.  Believe everyone.  Just believe.

Also, saw Wilco last night.  For any fans, the new stuff sounds terrific live

by BigJimSlade on Sep 12, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I was just watching Lou's reaction after
hilarious .... he dropped a couple F bombs, gave Demp a horse collar hug .  Whoever said it earlier is right ....this one has got to get e'm fired up & ready to rattle off a winning streak to bring the central home.

by Basman on Sep 12, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Oooh.
Sportscenter just started.  This is a night I need to relive.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 12, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot
Watching the replays again, Theriot made an absolutely GENIUS play. Lee's throw had to be wide. Theriot drug his foot perfectly across second with his momentum and threw an absolute bullet to Dempster. He knew he had to throw that ball as hard as he could. Had D Lee not bobbled, that play wouldn't have even been all that close, which really tells you how slow Munson is.

Wow. Did this really just happen?

by park on Sep 12, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Dempster
Give Dempster his due on that play.  Not only for inducing the grounder but for getting over to the bag in plenty of time.  Something not usually seen in the Cubs staff in recent days, i.e. Eyre and Wood.  Well done Demp.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Sep 12, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

ditto.
he hauled ass over there.  and extra kudos to lee for basically barehanding a bad hop.  hope they ice his fingers tonight :)

by PrincetonCubs on Sep 12, 2007 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Props need to be given to Rich Hill as well
He went 7 innings gave up only 4 hits one run in a very tough ballpark to pitch in.

Great Job Hill!

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 12, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

We had 'em all the way
I was out at my favorite local establishment watching the game tonight. When that ball hit first base in the ninth, I just grabbed my keys and walked out. One of those things. This team can't keep getting bad breaks forever, can it?

Well, they got a good break at the end. That's what counted.

Again, to me this is proof that maybe, just maybe, this is the Cubs' year. Nice job by Hill tonight. Nice job by Dempster holding it together after things got a little dicey.

And a nice game by Cliff Floyd, who has taken his fair share of grief from a lot of people (myself included).

I know what some are saying about if the Cubs lose the division by a game, think about Tuesday night's game. Well, if the Cubs win the division by a game, think about this game.

Unreal.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

It seems the words Dempster and Dicey
end up in the same sentences a great deal.

Maybe its just me.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 12, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

This wasn't on him
How many times in a season do you see a ground ball bounce off the bag like that? I've been watching baseball 35 years. My answer: Never.

I was not nervous after he walked Palmeiro. At least it sets up the double play, and Munson was a prime DP candidate, since he runs with a piano on his back. It all worked out.

Dang, what a win.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sure it wasn't on him
Except the double.

But that's kind of my point.  Things get dicey with Dempster a great deal.  He's an average closer.  An in our division that is good enough.

It has been a bad week for him I'm happy he finally got a save.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 12, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

The double that Pie should have cut off
I don't mean to be such a Demp defender, but if all goes according to plan, the Cubs win 3-1 and a man is left at second.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not trying to rip apart Dempster either
but even if it all went to plan A runner on second with one out in the Juicebox is still dicey.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 12, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

One would hope that
this type of win would catapult a team. With the Cardinals now spinning down, down, down....a win tomorrow going into St. Louis would be huge.

I was strangely calm in the 9th.  A Zen inning.
I was anxious Tuesday night, but not tonight. I don't know why.

One of the quotes from this little Zen calendar I was given says:

"Fall seven times, stand up eight."

Maybe it applies to tonight's game.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 12, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

San Diego Smooth Jazz Man said
"I was anxious Tuesday night, but not tonight. I don't know why."

I have a theory and it evolves either pharmaceuticals or herbs.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 12, 2007 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thinking about baseball and pizza
Trader Joe's trail mix is my normal game snack, Im totally addicted to it. Never had their pizza though.

by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 13, 2007 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

That's because
you were preparing yourself for the utter disbelief you would be experiencing had they lost. You would have needed some serious zen to overcome that loss. Me, too.

by park on Sep 12, 2007 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

A ZEN Inning??
Really?!

With the 2007 Sept. Cubs?

I'm impressed.

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 12, 2007 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Comcast Sports Nite sucks
...should be all over the clubhouse they're doing Sox recap and promising more from Hou, but have yet to see it...should hear Lou's press conf. and others live...WGN radio is at least doing extended post-games now why not Comcast in a pennant race break from your formula and follow the frickin story you morons.

by writerinwrigley on Sep 12, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

He got it done, but...
MAKE THE CHANGE, ALREADY!  He has to know it's the right thing to do!  I don't care about his save stats. Those are always deceiving anyways. I would rather have had Wiertz out there in the 9th tonight.

Can we put about 6 on the board early tomorrow against that loser Woody Williams?  Please?

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Canuck,
I thought Demp had massive stones tonight to get out of what was a total freaky situation. Good presence of mind to get over to first, cover the bag and catch an absolutely perfect throw from Theriot.

You should love Demp, he's a Canadian, too. What part of Canada are you from, anyway?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Notbrucefroeming,
The odd thing is not only am I from the same part of the country as Dempster, but I met him when he was still a member of the Florida Marlins!

I'm a radio morning show host in Victoria, B.C, and he came to town to speak to a room full of little leaguers, and I was asked to be the moderator.

When I told him I was a huge Cubs fan, he told me he was really close to Jim Hendry, and would love to put on a Cubs uniform one day. A few years later, when they gave him a shot, I was really happy.

He was really nice to me, and a genuine guy.

HOWEVER, the bottom line is winning, and I don't think he has the stuff to do it on a continuous basis.  Honestly, how many easy outings has he had the last month or so?

It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tonight was too much a fluke
He was ahead two strikes on the first batter, who hit a routine grounder to first. Tell me the last time you saw a play like that.

Victoria ... I was there in 1998 and loved it. Took the ferry over from Port Angeles. Beautiful city. Demp is from Vancouver, no? Another beautiful city. Went there, too, and played golf in the Okanagan Valley (Kelowna, Vernon, etc.). I'm a big BC fan.

How does someone from Victoria become a Cubs fan?

Cool story about Demp. Last weekend I was in Pittsburgh, and after Saturday night's game I went to the seafood restaurant in the Cubs' hotel to have a late dinner. There was a raw bar up front, and who was sitting there? Dempster and Jim Hendry, splitting the biggest order of sushi I've ever seen. Your story about them being good friends makes even more sense now.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dang Bruce!
Sushi in PITT?

There's a couple of brave hombres!

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 12, 2007 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

You shoud stick with
Kielbasa and Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh. Stick with lobster in Boston. Stick with sirloin in Kansas City.

I was mildly surprised Hendry and Demp weren't both hospitalized with food poisoning after that.

BTW, Hendry, Eyre and Fontenot holding court in the bar afterward up until closing time. Looked like they were enjoying himself, despite the scores of Cubs fans hangers-on who were there.

I've got to think 81 nights of that can get old after a while.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whoops ...
They were enjoying THEMSELVES. Sorry, I must still be hung over from that night. :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

mmm... primanti brothers
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 13, 2007 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

Dempster
He's from a small community north of Vancouver called Gibsons.  And I get asked that question about being a Cubs fan a lot. I blame it on WGN. I was just an innocent kid in the summer of 1984. Waking up late morning, Cubs on at 11:20 local time. Perfect. They were the best team in baseball that year, and they had me.

Luckily, I was too young to really feel the pain of that series loss to the Padres.

My real scars were earned in 2003. Prior hanging that 0-2 curve to Pudge, and of course, the Gonzalez error, are the snapshots that come back to me at the weirdest times.

I love this website. I really feel like I'm not alone in my pain. After all, misery loves company.

It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 12, 2007 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Tigers were
the best team in baseball in 1984.  Of course, the best team doesn't always win a seven game series so I wish the Cubs had gotten a shot at them.

by TR on Sep 13, 2007 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

Honestly
Since August 1st Ryan Dempster has appeared in 21 games, going 1-3 with 9 saves.  In 14 of those appearances he has not given up an earned run. He has not allowed a hit or walk in 7 appearances, most recently Saturday in Pittsburgh.  

If the bottom line is winning then there is no problem with Ryan Dempster.  He has converted 26 of 29 save opportunities.  The Cubs have a record of 39-19 in games in which Ryan Dempster has pitched.  

Being a closer is not easy.  It's not supposed to be.  Please, lay off of Ryan Dempster.  He is not the problem.

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." -- Mark Twain

by circuitclout on Sep 13, 2007 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

Give... it... a... rest
Just enjoy the win for 10 seconds, please?

It was a freak single. Pie should have cut the ball off to at least hold Lamb to a double, even if the run still scores.

And the double-play ball was perfectly placed. Lee made it harder than it had to be.

by lancaster99 on Sep 12, 2007 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes.
And a pitcher has to have ice in his veins to go through that inning. Tht's why Lou gave Dempster a head-lock hug.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 12, 2007 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

You don't want somebody
in that situation who will crap his pants, like Hawkins did almost every time out. (Although Hawkins had the stuff to close.)

I've posted this before, but I was convinced Demp had what it took after that game in 2005 in Philadelphia, when he walked the bases loaded, then struck out the side to get the save. He also appears to have the crazy/edgy mentality a lot of closers seem to possess.

I do think Marmol will be a good closer someday. Not today, however.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's like Yogi said.
"Baseball is 90% mental, the other half is physical."

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 12, 2007 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Turn Around Game?
Wow! That had typical Cubs disaster written all over it...and the BCB board ready to explode in a volcanic eruption of self-loathing....then Theriot saves the game (season?) with an incredible turning of a DP.....and Lou looked like he wanted to kill the goat with his bare hands....first guy Lou calls into the office tonight is Pie to ask him WTF he was doing....then he can call in Rob Dibble for a fist fight like the good ol' days!

by razzpunk on Sep 12, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

The Riot has saved our season
all season.

In my very humble opinion I would call Theriot the Cubs MVP this year.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 12, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Him and DeRosa
I don't think either player was expected to do what they've done.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm a convert
I used to say DeRosa as MVP hands down, but I'll admit I'm a Theriot convert. He plays with such incredible fire and just seems to come through in huge situations. Total gamer, the kind of player any coach would kill to have on his team.
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 12, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes.
Even though since DeRosa had a lot of ML experience we knew what he could do.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 12, 2007 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

True
But a lot of people were complaining about his signing. His ability to play a lot of positions well has been a pleasant surprise, and his offense has been better than advertised.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Woody Williams
has given the Cubs fits for years. It will not be easy tomorrow. You have to give the bottom 3 in the Comedy Central credit -- the Reds, Astros and Bucs are not rolling over for anybody.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 12, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

No, they aren't
The Pirates and the Reds are similar: Good bats, bad  pitching. Pirates are younger, so their upside is greater, I would think.

Astros, I don't know what's going on with them. Losing Clemens and Pettitte didn't help. Same with an aging Biggio. But they aren't rolling over, either.

Does all this mean the Central isn't as bad as some people think?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes
Don't take my word for it.

Just look at the standings.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 12, 2007 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

No great teams
But they're all mediocre-to-good ones?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can Steve Trachsel provide some kind of....
start tomorrow? Oh please score tons of runs early Cubbies.....

by razzpunk on Sep 12, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's hope he does
and they (the Cubs) can.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just heard Santos reaction to the DP
He was really excited and in total disbelief.
Its a beautiful thing. I actually got more excited listening to his reaction than when I first saw the play.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 12, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope someone posts a link to it
I would love to hear Ron's reaction!

What a finish.  Wow!

The journey continues...

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 12, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ya know,
I never used to listen to the radio broadcasts of the game much until this year. I wish I would have listened more! Ron is great. No faking that kind of emotion and excitement. He is proof that the love of a game will keep you young and happy no matter what life throws at ya.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 12, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had an unusually good feeling
about todays game.
I would love to see both a hot streak and a couple of games where the bats lightup, but hey, thats just being greedy.
I'll take and enjoy all the wins.

Go Cubs

by Aussie Cub on Sep 12, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I just got home from work
Can't wait to watch Basebal Tonight in a few minutes after reading everyone's comments on here. Looks like the last inning was something really awesome
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 12, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I almost cried
when that ball hit first base and rolled away. A sickening "here we go again" feeling. Nice job by the guys to hang on and pull it out. That was the most emotion I've seen from the team this year. They were clearly fired up after this one.

by qccub on Sep 12, 2007 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I was just really feeling bad for Hill
That Kid has pitched his guts out all season and gotten little to no support all year.

I was in the middle of writing all the horrible losses and NDs that he has had this year when the DP happened.

I'm glad I never got the chance to post it.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 12, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

By the way...
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all (well at least the Jews here!)  What a nice gift...I didn't know we even got gifts for New Years.  Here's to another tomorrow?
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 12, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I love the way
he wears his uniform. I like the socks. It looks more classic to me. I will give him credit for that..... and for helping save the day today. I am glad I didn't watch it first hand. I would have been a little nauseous, but he did good.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 12, 2007 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just saw the replay
of that on CSN. Great picture.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I saw it on ESPN
they have "game photos" updated throughout the game...

by ar_hawkins on Sep 12, 2007 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, that's pretty fast
I guess with digital photos it can be almost instantaneous, but still ... nice work.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just watching it on Comcast
Man, Lou was excited! Good to see it. Awesome DP! If a play like that doesn't get him worked up, his head, heart, and gut will literally explode simulatneously before the end of the season.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 12, 2007 10:49 PM CDT reply actions  

from Lou's presser...
"This could get us on a roll" "You have to think the worm has turned" "Extremely proud of my young lefthander" "You grow up quick this way" "I told Dempster look, we're gonna play for a double play" "Just a huge win for us" "This a game where we should be able to build some momentum" "As long as we score one more than the other team and I have enough malox, then we'll be fine....i don't really drink malox, I'm just fine" "This is really a confidence builder for this team"

by ar_hawkins on Sep 12, 2007 10:49 PM CDT reply actions  

It is funny how Lou
has said all year that every game counts the same and you have to keep your emotions in check.  Well, tonight it seems he turned the flame up on the tea pot.

Lou clearly wants to get the water boiling for the last three week push.  It seems that Lou was in a shell for the last few days and he was waiting for an opportunity "turn things up a notch."  Tonight was his chance.

It will be interesting to see if there is some Cub Swagger FINALLY as we head into these last 17 games of the season.  GO CUBS!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 12, 2007 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

But - why didn't the Cardinals
thrashing on Monday, "Get them on a roll."?
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 12, 2007 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know, Eman
Sometimes you have to take what the other team gives you.

No excuse for failing in scoring position so many times. But the Astros relief corps has been pretty good so far in this series -- no runs allowed, IIRC, in at least eight or nine innings.

They're due to implode tomorrow.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think they won
tonight because I put my new Cubs phone cover on my Razr phone today. ;-)
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 10:52 PM CDT reply actions  

It just
arrived yesterday. The thing is they sent me two of them so now I have an extra Cubs phone cover.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 13, 2007 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

You're on.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 13, 2007 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

I still want to know what Lou was cussing about
he was almost more angry than happy as he walked out to smack his players!

by razzpunk on Sep 12, 2007 11:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, me too
He was throwing his arms up like he was complaining about a call, or someone not making a play.
But, I could also read his lips, "Wow, this team is going to give a heart-attack!"
I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 12, 2007 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

always good to get wins this time of year
but come on guys, dempster is not a closer, hes going to give everyone here a heart attack, now let me put it this way, 9th inning world series game 7, marmol has not pitched at all, who do you want in to close the game, marmol or dempster?  marmol will be the closer next year but if we are in it this year we really have to consider moving him there if were "serious" about winning
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 12, 2007 11:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Please stop it
Did you watch the ninth inning? I mean, watch it, not listen to it, or watch it on Gameday?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have to agree
you just can't expect a rookie to come through in such a pressure cooker. Dempster is a coronary waiting to happen, but he has been our closer for the past three years.

We can't change horses in the middle of the river.

I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 12, 2007 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is no way in hell
anybody could switch to a different closer at this point.

Marmol will be the closer of the future, maybe. But at the same time, why lose such a great set up man?

phat

by phatass on Sep 12, 2007 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's not even a setup man
He's a stop plug that prevents the tub from overflowing.  The starter has bases loaded, 1 out?  Shit, no problem, bring in Marmol to strike out the side.

He's 'saved' more games in the 7th and 8th than Dempster has in the 9th all year.  

Plus, you can not really put this past one on Dempster.  There's NO way the Astros should have got that one run.  I'll give them a triple, but then it's 1 out, runner on third.  Even if the runner scores, no sweat, Cubs still lead 3-2.    

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 12, 2007 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah
I thought about that.

Setup isn't really the term for him. He's not even "middle relief". I don't know what he is. But I'm glad we've got him.

phat

by phatass on Sep 12, 2007 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fireman
The old name for relievers was firemen. You'd bring in your best fireman in sticky situations. However, some time after the advent of the save as a statistic (as bad a stat as the win, in my opinion) it became the norm to only bring in your closer in the 9th, even though often times it would make a ton more sense to bring in your best reliever earlier.

Carlos Marmol is our fireman. And up until recently, Wuertz was as well - I remember him coming in several times early in the season with bases loaded, no outs, and striking out the side.

by false cognate on Sep 13, 2007 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

So if Dempster is our closer...
...that would make Ohman our opener?   <rimshot>

Thank you.  Good night everybody.  I'll be here all week...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 13, 2007 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

And another thing...
striking out the side in the 6th or 7th inning is a completely different situation than striking out the side in the 9th.  Shouldn't be, but it is.  Marmol may have the filthiest stuff on the staff, but sometimes filthy doesn't quite cut it in the 9th.  That's the mental part of the game, and that's why closers tend to be...  uh...  a little bit out there.

Like many others have said here, Marmol may be the closer somewhere down the road.  And Soriano may hit lower in the order somewhere down the road.  But now ain't the time to be making these kinds of changes.

Like the Chairman of the Board says...

"Stick with me baby, I'm the guy that you came in with.  
Luck be a lady tonight"

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 13, 2007 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

the Chairman of the Board
might have sung those words (as so many others have) but Frank Loesser wrote the music and lyrics.  I'm not being critical, just giving props to the guy who actually thought it up.

by TR on Sep 13, 2007 1:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

Way to start the New Year!
The honey will taste sweet~!
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 12, 2007 11:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
so I was at a play, actually, helping my wife with sound and music for King Lear, and missed most of this.

The play got done and I stepped out to check the score on my blackberry gameday. It looked really bad on gameday. I had no idea there was a freak play.

What, if anybody is still out there, happened?

phat

by phatass on Sep 12, 2007 11:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh,
 I came in at the top of the ninth and the bottom, on the little gameday thing, has no details.

phat

by phatass on Sep 12, 2007 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cliff Notes version
Dempster got ahead 0-2 on the first batter, who bounced a ground ball to the first baseman. Routine play. But the ball caromed off the base and rolled into right field. Single.

Second batter doubled past Pie, who misplayed the ball into a triple. Runner at third, nobody out.

Can't remember how the first out was achieved.

Dempster then walked the next batter, then the next batter grounded into a 3-6-1 double play to end it.

Just another day in paradise.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow
I'm not sure I could have handled that. This has been the longest season ever, I swear.

2003 was long, but I didn't have the games on the internet so I couldn't watch or listen to too many of them. I haven't had cable in a long time.

With the gameday audio, following th Cubs gets that much more fun and stressful. I love the internet.

I want to hear that 3-6-1 call.

phat

by phatass on Sep 12, 2007 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

recap
loretta had a freak single that bounced off 1st base, away from dlee.

lamb tripled on a play that pie should have made in cf to hold him to a double.  1 run in.

scott hit a ball off the end of his bat to ramirez, who threw him out at 1st. imo, lamb could have scored on that play.

palmeiro walked after falling behind in the count.

eric munson (possibly the slowest mlb player, ever) bounces into at 3-6-1 DP to end the game, with dlee bobbling the ball before throwing to theriot.

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by roscoevillage on Sep 12, 2007 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the racaps
very helpful.

No cable for me, so I don't get this kind of information.

phat

by phatass on Sep 13, 2007 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

3-6-1!
I've never seen or even heard a 3-6-1.

Crazy.

phat

by phatass on Sep 12, 2007 11:20 PM CDT reply actions  

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN by the numbers...
3 for 2003, close.

6 for Billy Buckner, a great Cub Firstbaseman who suffered unfairly with a 'groundball out' that wasn't and should have been to help the '86 BoSox vs. "Mats".

1 for the Demps' First Base out that propels the Cubbies back into First Place still chasing their First WS appearance and Win since '45!

SOMEDAY…

"If they won a world championship, sure, we'd be proud. But we couldn't love them any more than we already do " -anonymous Cub fan

by hellfreezesoverwaittillnextyear on Sep 12, 2007 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
that does work out good!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 12, 2007 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

"The Chicago Cubs Are Here To Stay!"
"Cubbies Goin' To The World Series,
Someday Is Near..."

"Cubbies Goin' To The World Series,
"'HEY Lou Piniella' Is Now Here!"

HEY HEY!!!

SOMEDAY…

"If they won a world championship, sure, we'd be proud. But we couldn't love them any more than we already do " -anonymous Cub fan

by hellfreezesoverwaittillnextyear on Sep 12, 2007 11:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Could this be it???????
That hit off the bag was so "Cub-like" that I knew it was going to end badly. Then when Dempster gave up the triple, run scored, no one out, it just had to be another loss. History and recent play demanded it.
But, something happened that I have rarely, if ever seen, and that was that double play to end the game. Dempster was pumped, Lou was pumped, Trammel was pumped, Santo was pumped, even I was pumped!!
I couldn't believe my eyes - the Cubs actually won a game that had loss written all over it!
As I said, that rarely happens, oh if it could only mean the curse is over. Tomorrow, and this weekend will be the final test.
I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 12, 2007 11:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Baseball Tonight
Hysterical - Dusty there for the commentary:

Berthiaume: "Lou has sparked the team, EY!"

Young: "Who?"

Dusty (quietly): "Yes, he has."

Tough night, dude.

¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Sep 12, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply actions  

HA!
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 12, 2007 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dusty Baker
would be fun to have a drink with. Not so fun to have as your manager.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Baseball Tonight
I just got cable about two weeks ago, but does anyone else look at Dusty Baker and ponder the amount of pain he inflicted?

by Madison Cub Fan on Sep 13, 2007 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

HA!
Heard that too!  Felt a little bad for the guy to be totally honest!

Side note:  Is a 3-6-1 DP really that rare?  Someone said they have never seen that.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 13, 2007 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

My heart
I hope it makes it through the season

by vegascubsfan on Sep 12, 2007 11:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot !!!
What a perfect pivot and throw !!!

by coral on Sep 12, 2007 11:34 PM CDT reply actions  

And, Trachsel
manana?

- Sigh -

I tried not to watch the game tonight. Even at a "New Years'" feast.

I couldn't do it. I fought with my older brother who put the game on his HD flat panel.

NO! NO! Turn it OFF!

He would not. What an addict I am...

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 12, 2007 11:34 PM CDT reply actions  

THE RIOT!!!
Hands Down Cubbies MVP!

Carlos Marmol gets MVP also: Most Valuable Pitcher!

SOMEDAY…

"If they won a world championship, sure, we'd be proud. But we couldn't love them any more than we already do " -anonymous Cub fan

by hellfreezesoverwaittillnextyear on Sep 12, 2007 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Next time i see Dempster....
I'm gonna need a drink or two. Man that guy scares the hell out of me.

by ryan797 on Sep 12, 2007 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

The Thing I love about this site....
is that everyone here is passionate.  We all feel the same way after games. Some handle it diferently than others but we are all on the same page.  The pictures are pretty damn good too!  Let's do this!  NOW!!!!

by 1060 W Addison on Sep 12, 2007 11:51 PM CDT reply actions  

The Cubs Win! I'm all smiles!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 12, 2007 11:55 PM CDT reply actions  

WAIT!
That's my wife!  Seriously!
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 13, 2007 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

Good God
I don't think any of us can handle many of those. I've been swallowing Tylenol PM like Skittles to sleep at night. In all fairness, Demp got crapped on by that first hit. That doesn't happen, we get out with a win, no harm done. But GOOD GOD, UNBELIEVABLE!! People are right, I had that sinking, "You have to be BEEPING kidding me!" feeling. Man oh man, how good tonight will be watching ESPN. Goodnight all, onto the "impossible" second win in a row...hey, thats a streak baby!
JKuhle "I'd walk through hell in a gasonline suit to play baseball."

by TCobb1911 on Sep 13, 2007 12:14 AM CDT reply actions  

CUBS WIN !!! by the letters
C for the cosmos aligning Chicago Cubs coordinates!

U for uniquely united, and unequivocally now UP!

B for bearing down in baby bruins' brilliant best!

S for saving superior seismic sensations for  Someday...,

W for THE WORLD SERIES!!!

I for Iowa Cubs phenom, THE RIOT (MVP)!

N for NO Next Years; Now Near (Someday...)!

   

SOMEDAY…

"If they won a world championship, sure, we'd be proud. But we couldn't love them any more than we already do " -anonymous Cub fan

by hellfreezesoverwaittillnextyear on Sep 13, 2007 12:19 AM CDT reply actions  

Summertime Blues
of course refers to First Place Cubbies; soon to become autumnal once-in-a-blue-moon Cubbies!!

Thanks for post game entertainment!

Here is a link to Cubs World Series Win (sort of a Back to the Futurish approach, but another entry and link to my Someday... theme!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UZZy-jBGEU

SOMEDAY…

"If they won a world championship, sure, we'd be proud. But we couldn't love them any more than we already do " -anonymous Cub fan

by hellfreezesoverwaittillnextyear on Sep 13, 2007 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

That youtube Cub/Red Sox Wrold Series video
is nightmarish.  The idea that Cliff Bartosh could be on the mound as the Cubs try to clinch a World Series victory is grotesque.  With the image of that in my head, combined with the Miller/Morgan commentary, I'll need two more beers to get to sleep tonight.  Which, come to think of it, isn't necessarily a bad thing.

by TR on Sep 13, 2007 1:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

It would be good
if he didn't try to dance and I mean at all. Other than that, it was better than most people karoke it.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 13, 2007 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

WOW!
Len is a GEEK! I am embarrased for him when I watch that. YIKES!

by SouthsideCub on Sep 13, 2007 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

I thought
that was pretty good.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 13, 2007 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

So I just listened to that last half inning.
Wow.

I've heard pretty much all of the big wins this year. I'm not sure I could have handled this one.

Wow.

phat

by phatass on Sep 13, 2007 12:47 AM CDT reply actions  

and
I really do not want to hear anymore complaints about Ryan Dempster.

phat

by phatass on Sep 13, 2007 12:48 AM CDT reply actions  

Anyone else
miss hearing "Go Cubs Go" when we pull off a win?

that is part of my fun watching everyone celebrate and sing...the horrific dancing I can do without but I love that F___IN song!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 13, 2007 8:10 AM CDT reply actions  

Go Cubs Go
At 10:45pm EST  or 5:30pm for day games

I LOVE THAT SONG !!!

by parrotinct on Sep 13, 2007 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cards swept in Cin loose 5- 4
Hope they sleep through the next 4 games

by parrotinct on Sep 13, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

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